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18-OCT-2014

El Pedraforca

El Pedraforca is one of the most beautiful mountains in Catatlunya. It has two main peaks that look like a pitchfork when viewed from the East (Pedraforca means 'pitchfork of stone' in Catalan). The North face is a steep rocky wall in which dificult climbing was introduced in Catalonia by Lluis Estasen in 1928. Nowadays a lot of people ascent it by the normal route, specially in summer, because it is easy. The route climbs the north peak (Pollegó Superior), which is the highest. It is a nice route, you cross a forest, walk up a col (Coll del Verdet), climb a little rocky section (very easy) and follow the ridge overhanging the north face (a little aerial). The descent usually is made by the stonefield which lies between the two peaks. The other peak (Pollegó Inferior) is about 2400 m and it can also be climbed easily.

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bill friedlander30-Oct-2014 15:24
A lovely composition with a great view of the distant mountain. V
Walter Otto Koenig30-Oct-2014 14:35
Great composition of this fascinating mountain. Looks like a real challenge for climbers. "V"
Guest 30-Oct-2014 13:14
Beautiful closeup and composition. V
Tom LeRoy30-Oct-2014 13:04
A great composition with the view this impressive mountain! V
Neal Nye30-Oct-2014 10:56
An exceptional composition! So much depth!
Yvonne30-Oct-2014 10:14
Love how you've composed this image with a bare stems in the foreground Jose! v
laine30-Oct-2014 08:53
An impressive mountain view, Jose
Gerard Koehl30-Oct-2014 07:35
Superbe vue. V
Helen Betts30-Oct-2014 07:26
It's just so magnificent a peak, and beautifully framed by the greenery. V.
Martin Lamoon30-Oct-2014 05:58
If only I could climb to the top!
Great view of this mountain.
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Dan Greenberg30-Oct-2014 05:25
Impressive rock formations. Great POV to capture them from as well. ~V~
Guest 30-Oct-2014 05:03
Beautiful photo and mountain peak.
fotabug30-Oct-2014 04:06
It is very beautiful!
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